"Balderston (see below); it starred Bela Lugosi as Dracula and Edward Van Sloan as Van Helsing, both of whom had originated their respective roles on the stage in the aforementioned play, along with Helen Chandler as Mina and Dwight Frye as Renfield. Directed by Tod Browning, it is one of the most famous versions of the story and is widely credited with initiating the Universal horror film series of the 1930s and ‘40s. The 1931 Dracula film was an inductee of the 2000 National Film Registry list. The films had music only during the opening (the famous main theme from"
"Blacula Blacula is a 1972 American blaxploitation horror film produced for American International Pictures The film was directed by William Crain and stars William Marshall in the title role about an 18th-century African prince named Mamuwalde, who is turned into a vampire (and later locked in a coffin) by Count Dracula in the Count's castle in Transylvania in the year 1780 after Dracula refused to help Mamuwalde suppress the slave trade. Nearly two centuries later, in the year 1972, two interior decorators from modern-day Los Angeles, California travel to Castle Dracula in Transylvania and unknowingly purchase the now-undead Mamuwalde's coffin,"
"Christopher Lee Sir Christopher Frank Carandini Lee (27 May 1922 – 7 June 2015) was an English actor, singer, military officer, and author. With a career spanning nearly 70 years, Lee was well known for portraying villains and became best known for his role as Count Dracula in a sequence of Hammer Horror films, a typecasting situation he always lamented. His other film roles include Francisco Scaramanga in the James Bond film ""The Man with the Golden Gun"" (1974), Saruman in ""The Lord of the Rings"" film trilogy (2001–2003) and ""The Hobbit"" film trilogy (2012–2014), and Count Dooku in the"
"Bela Lugosi Béla Ferenc Dezső Blaskó (; 20 October 1882 – 16 August 1956), better known as Bela Lugosi (; ), was a Hungarian-American actor famous for portraying Count Dracula in the 1931 film and for his roles in other horror films. After playing small parts on the stage in his native Hungary, Lugosi got his first role in a film in 1917. He had to leave the country after the failed Hungarian Communist Revolution of 1919. He acted in several films in Weimar Germany before arriving in the United States as a seaman on a merchant ship. In 1927,"
"in the health center of a retirement community in Santa Barbara, California. His body was cremated and the ashes were taken to San Bernardino County and scattered at Rancho Yucca Loma in Victor Valley. David Manners David Joseph Manners (born Rauff de Ryther Duan Acklom, April 30, 1900 – December 23, 1998) was a Canadian-American actor who played John Harker in Todd Browning's 1931 horror classic ""Dracula"", which starred Bela Lugosi in the title role. The following year, Manners portrayed the archaeologist Frank Whemple in ""The Mummy"", another pre-Code thriller by Universal Pictures. David Manners (originally Rauff Acklom) was born"
"Kinks and written by their lead vocalist and principal songwriter, Ray Davies. It appeared on their 1972 album ""Everybody's in Show-Biz"". A fan of the occult, Lugosi's haunted mirror is on display at Zak Bagans' haunted museum in Las Vegas, Nevada. Bela Lugosi Béla Ferenc Dezső Blaskó (; 20 October 1882 – 16 August 1956), better known as Bela Lugosi (; ), was a Hungarian-American actor famous for portraying Count Dracula in the 1931 film and for his roles in other horror films. After playing small parts on the stage in his native Hungary, Lugosi got his first role in"
"John Forbes-Robertson (actor) John Forbes-Robertson (10 May 1928 – 14 May 2008) was a British actor best known for being the only actor other than Christopher Lee to play the title role in the Hammer horror series of Dracula films. He was born in Worthing, Sussex. He was not the son of actor-manager Sir Johnston Forbes-Robertson as erroneously stated in the press at the time of his 2008 death. He is related to Sir Johnston, being the grandson of one of Sir Johnston's brothers. He began his acting career on the stage starting at the Intimate Theatre before pursuing a"
"three greatest horror film roles to be ""The Awful Dr. Orloff"" (1961) which introduced Franco's famed mad doctor character, ""Dracula vs Frankenstein"" (1971) in which he played Count Dracula and ""The Erotic Rites of Frankenstein"" (1972) in which he played the insanely evil Count Cagliostro. He remained active until his death from natural causes in 1996. He died in Paris, France, 10 days after his 82nd birthday. Howard Vernon Howard Vernon (15 July 1914 – 25 July 1996) was a Swiss actor. In the 1960s, he became a favourite actor of Spanish horror director Jesús Franco and began starring in"
"during the 1930s and 1940s, it was only in this final film that he played Count Dracula on-screen for the second (and last) time. A transition between the Universal tradition and the later Hammer style is exemplified by the 1957 Mexican film ""El Vampiro"" that showed the vampire's fangs (Universal did not). Dracula was reincarnated for a new generation in the Hammer Films series starring Christopher Lee as the Count. In the first of these films ""Dracula"" (1958) the spectacular death of the title character through being exposed to the sun reinforced this part of vampire lore, first established in"
"""Dracula"" cape costumes in the Holy Cross Cemetery in Culver City, California. Contrary to popular belief, Lugosi never requested to be buried in his cloak; Bela G. Lugosi confirmed on numerous occasions that he and his mother, Lillian, actually made the decision but believed that it is what his father would have wanted. In 1979, the ""Lugosi v. Universal Pictures"" decision by the California Supreme Court held that Lugosi's personality rights could not pass to his heirs, as a copyright would have. The court ruled that under California law any rights of publicity, including the right to his image, terminated"
"Edward Van Sloan Edward Van Sloan (November 1, 1882 – March 6, 1964) was an American film character actor best remembered for his roles in the Universal Studios horror films such as ""Dracula"" (1931), ""Frankenstein"" (1931), and ""The Mummy"" (1932). He died in 1964 in California, at age 81. Van Sloan's roles in Universal's films date from the 1930s, including ""Dracula"" (1931), ""Frankenstein"" (1931), and ""The Mummy"" (1932). In the first of these, he played Professor Van Helsing, the famous vampire-hunter, a role he had first taken in the successful touring production of ""Dracula"" by Hamilton Deane and John L."
"acclaimed Tod Browning-directed screen production of ""Dracula"". He died in 1964 at age 81. Edward Van Sloan Edward Van Sloan (November 1, 1882 – March 6, 1964) was an American film character actor best remembered for his roles in the Universal Studios horror films such as ""Dracula"" (1931), ""Frankenstein"" (1931), and ""The Mummy"" (1932). He died in 1964 in California, at age 81. Van Sloan's roles in Universal's films date from the 1930s, including ""Dracula"" (1931), ""Frankenstein"" (1931), and ""The Mummy"" (1932). In the first of these, he played Professor Van Helsing, the famous vampire-hunter, a role he had first"
"Dracula (Roger Engel (producer Al Adamson's stockbroker) listed in the film's credits under the pseudonym ""Zandor Vorkov"") comes to the scientist, promising to help him revive the Frankenstein Monster (which he has exhumed from its secret grave in Oakmoor Cemetery) in return for Durea's serum, which he hopes will grant him immunity to sunlight. As a cover, the duo work out of a secret laboratory hidden behind the Creature Emporium, a haunted house exhibit and a throwback to the old sideshow days located on the boardwalk amusement park in Venice, California. They bring the Monster (John Bloom) back to life"
"died in a car accident before shooting began. A proposed sequel, to be titled ""Dracula's Coffin"", was announced but never made. Blood of Dracula's Castle Blood of Dracula's Castle is a 1967 horror cult B-movie directed by Al Adamson, featuring John Carradine, and released by exploitation film specialists Crown International Pictures. Although his name was played up in the lurid ad campaign, John Carradine only played George the butler in this film, and not Count Dracula. Count Dracula (Alexander D'Arcy) and his vampire wife (Paula Raymond) are occupying Falcon Rock Castle in modern-day Arizona, hiding behind the identities of the"
"His last appearance on screen was in a documentary, ""The Legend of Hammer: Vampires"" (2008), directed by Don Fearney. John Forbes-Robertson (actor) John Forbes-Robertson (10 May 1928 – 14 May 2008) was a British actor best known for being the only actor other than Christopher Lee to play the title role in the Hammer horror series of Dracula films. He was born in Worthing, Sussex. He was not the son of actor-manager Sir Johnston Forbes-Robertson as erroneously stated in the press at the time of his 2008 death. He is related to Sir Johnston, being the grandson of one of"
"Dracula's Death Dracula's Death, or Drakula halála, sometimes translated as The Death of Drakula, was a 1921 Hungarian silent horror film that was written and directed by Károly Lajthay. It is presumed to be a lost film. The film marked the first screen appearance of the vampire Count Dracula, though recent scholarly research indicates that the film's plot did not follow the narrative of Bram Stoker's novel ""Dracula"". There are no records in existence to prove whether the film was given a wide (or limited screening) release in the United States. After originally opening in Vienna in 1921 and enjoying"
"Dracula: Prince of Darkness Dracula: Prince of Darkness is a 1966 British horror film directed by Terence Fisher. The film was photographed in Techniscope by Michael Reed, designed by Bernard Robinson and scored by James Bernard. It stars Christopher Lee, Andrew Keir, Francis Matthews, and Barbara Shelley. This was the third entry in Hammer's Dracula series, and the second to feature Christopher Lee as the titular vampire. A prologue replays the final scenes from ""Dracula"", in which Doctor Van Helsing destroys Count Dracula by living and destroy his cult; only the memory of Dracula's evil remains. The main story begins"
"John Bloom (actor) John Bloom (February 19, 1944 – January 15, 1999) was an American actor. Standing at 7' 4"" (224 cm) tall, he is most famous for his roles as Frankenstein's Monster in the low-budget horror movie ""Dracula vs. Frankenstein"", and the unfortunate recipient in ""The Incredible 2-Headed Transplant"". He also had a role in ""The Dark"" then parts in ""Bachelor Party"", ""The Hills Have Eyes Part II"", ""Harry and the Hendersons"", and """" followed. He played the blacksmith ""Tiny"" on the TV series ""Paradise"" and ""Guns of Paradise."" Bloom died from heart failure brought on by his immense"
"Scars of Dracula Scars of Dracula is a 1970 British horror film directed by Roy Ward Baker for Hammer Studios. It stars Christopher Lee as Count Dracula, along with Dennis Waterman, Jenny Hanley, Patrick Troughton, and Michael Gwynn. Although disparaged by some critics, the film does restore a few elements of Bram Stoker's original character: the Count is introduced as an ""icily charming host;"" he has command over nature; and he is seen scaling the walls of his castle. It also gives Lee more to do and say than any other Hammer Dracula film except its first, 1958's ""Dracula"". This"
"2018, Butler's home was destroyed in the Woolsey Fire. The actor posted video of the damage on social media. A sampling of Butler's work: Gerard Butler Gerard James Butler (born 13 November 1969) is a Scottish actor and producer. After studying law, Butler turned to acting in the mid-1990s with small roles in productions such as ""Mrs Brown"" (1997), the James Bond film ""Tomorrow Never Dies"" (1997), and ""Tale of the Mummy"" (1998). In 2000, he starred as Dracula in the horror film ""Dracula 2000"" with Christopher Plummer and Jonny Lee Miller. He subsequently played Attila the Hun in the"
"""Stoker's Dracula"" (Oct. 2004 – May 2005). The entire adaptation was collected by ""Marvel Illustrated"" in 2010. In the Ultimate Marvel Universe, Vlad III Dracula is the brother of the vampire known as Morbius and a direct ancestor of Doctor Doom. In ""Mutant X"", Dracula succeeded in transforming Storm into a vampire. After Dracula's defeat he was imprisoned in the Vault, contained in a coffin. The Marauders broke Dracula free. Dracula went on a killing spree until being killed by Storm. This version of the character was ranked #3 on a listing of Marvel Comics' monster characters in 2015. Dracula"
"Yard. Lee's own appearance as Frankenstein's monster led to his first appearance as the Transylvanian vampire Count Dracula in the film ""Dracula"" (1958, known as ""Horror of Dracula"" in the United States). A critically acclaimed film that saw Lee fix the image of the fanged vampire in popular culture, ""Dracula"" has been ranked among the best British films. The film magazine ""Empire"" ranked Lee's portrayal as Dracula the 7th Greatest Horror Movie Character of All Time. Lee accepted a similar role in an Italian-French horror picture called ""Uncle Was a Vampire"" (1959). Lee returned to the role of Dracula in"
"hospital. Following his body's cremation, his ashes were reportedly ""placed in his favorite cigar box."" Al Lewis (actor) Al Lewis (born Albert Meister; April 30, 1923February 3, 2006) was an American character actor best known for his role as Count Dracula lookalike ""Grandpa"", opposite Fred Gwynne's and Yvonne De Carlo's characters on the CBS television series ""The Munsters"" from 1964 to 1966 and its subsequent film versions. Later in life, he was also a restaurant owner, political candidate, and radio broadcaster. Lewis was born Albert Meister on April 30, 1923. He had originally given his birth year as 1910. His"
"and Costello Meet Frankenstein"". While Lugosi had played a vampire in two other movies during the 1930s and 1940s, it was only in this final film that he played Count Dracula onscreen for the second (and last) time. Dracula was reincarnated for a new generation in the celebrated Hammer Horror series of films, starring Christopher Lee as the Count. The first of these films ""Dracula"" (1958) was followed by seven sequels. Lee returned as Dracula in all but two of these. A distinct subgenre of vampire films, ultimately inspired by Le Fanu's ""Carmilla"" explored the topic of the lesbian vampire."
"Dracula. The decade saw several more vampire films, most notably ""Dracula's Daughter"" in 1936. The legend of the vampire continued through the film industry when Dracula was reincarnated in the pertinent Hammer Horror series of films, starring Christopher Lee as the Count. The successful 1958 ""Dracula"" starring Lee was followed by seven sequels. Lee returned as Dracula in all but two of these and became well known in the role. By the 1970s, vampires in films had diversified with works such as ""Count Yorga, Vampire"" (1970), an African Count in 1972's ""Blacula"", the BBC's ""Count Dracula"" featuring French actor Louis"
"It to Death"". On stage, this song would be portrayed with Cooper in a straitjacket trying to escape, and finally breaking free at the end of the song to strangle the nurse with the ties. Dwight Frye Dwight Iliff Frye (born Fry; February 22, 1899 – November 7, 1943) was an American character actor of stage and screen. He is best known for his portrayals of neurotic, murderous villains in several classic Universal horror films, such as Renfield in ""Dracula"" (1931) and Fritz in ""Frankenstein"" (1931). Frye was born in Salina, Kansas and studied for a career in music and"
"the screen. With this mesmerizing performance, Dracula became Bela Lugosi's signature role, his Dracula a cultural icon, and he himself a legend in the classic Universal Horror film series. However, Dracula would ultimately become a role which would prove to be both a blessing and a curse. Despite his earlier stage successes in a variety of roles, from the moment Lugosi donned the cape on screen, it would forever see him typecast as the Count. Browning would go on to direct Lugosi once more in another vampire thriller, ""Mark of the Vampire"", a 1935 remake of his lost silent film"
"between the two monsters. Dracula literally tears off the Monster's arms and head, but gets caught in the rays of the sun before he can make it back to his coffin and slowly disintegrates into dust. Judith manages to free herself and sees Dracula's remains and clothing. She then picks up Dracula's ring at the door of the church, but, after a brief flashback of all that has happened to her before, drops it and flees in fear. This was Lon Chaney, Jr.'s final horror film role and J. Carrol Naish's last film. Chaney filmed his part in mid-1969 when"
"finally came to pass with ""Scars of Dracula,"" a garish live-action cartoon."" John Kenneth Muir in ""Horror Films of the 1970s"" called the film ""a by-the-numbers sequel that amply demonstrates why the studio's audience was shrinking as the 1960s became the 1970s."" Scars of Dracula Scars of Dracula is a 1970 British horror film directed by Roy Ward Baker for Hammer Studios. It stars Christopher Lee as Count Dracula, along with Dennis Waterman, Jenny Hanley, Patrick Troughton, and Michael Gwynn. Although disparaged by some critics, the film does restore a few elements of Bram Stoker's original character: the Count is"
"Jonathan Harker Jonathan Harker is a fictional character and one of the main protagonists of Bram Stoker's 1897 Gothic horror novel ""Dracula"". His journey to Transylvania and encounter with the vampire Count Dracula and his Brides at Castle Dracula constitutes the dramatic opening scenes in the novel and most of the film adaptations. Stoker appropriated the surname from his friend Joseph Cunningham Harker (1855-1920), a set designer at the Lyceum Theatre and father of actor William Gordon Harker (1885-1967) as well as great-grandfather of actress Polly Adams, whose actress-daughters Susannah Harker and Caroline Harker adopted the Harker surname for their"
"list of ""Hollywood's Most Powerful Vampires"", as well as ""The Guardian""s ""10 best screen vampires"". In honor of Syfy's 25th anniversary in 2017, the channel compiled ""25 greatest"" lists celebrating the last 25 years of all science fiction, fantasy, and horror: Oldman's Dracula was included in ""The 25 Greatest Movie Performances from the Last 25 years"". Bram Stoker's Dracula Bram Stoker's Dracula is a 1992 American gothic horror film directed and produced by Francis Ford Coppola, based on the novel ""Dracula"" by Bram Stoker. It stars Gary Oldman as Count Dracula, Winona Ryder as Mina Harker, Anthony Hopkins as Professor"
"Carlos Aured, and was proud of the films they did together. The only horror film actor who ever portrayed Dracula, the Mummy, the Frankenstein Monster, Fu Manchu, the Hunchback, Rasputin, a warlock, a zombie, a medieval Inquisitor, a serial killer (not to mention a werewolf in 16 different films) died on November 30, 2009 from pancreatic cancer in Madrid. A hardcover book entitled ""Muchas Gracias, Senor Lobo"" was published in Germany after Naschy's death, collecting hundreds of rare photos, lobby cards, posters, etc. that had been used to promote Naschy's films over the decades in a number of different countries."
"all copies ordered to be destroyed. It would be painstakingly restored in 1994 by a team of European scholars from the five surviving prints that had escaped destruction. The destruction of the vampire, in the closing sequence of the film, by sunlight rather than the traditional stake through the heart proved very influential on later films and became an accepted part of vampire lore. The next classic treatment of the vampire legend was an adaptation of the stage play based on Stoker's novel ""Dracula"", Universal's ""Dracula"" (1931) starring Bela Lugosi as Count Dracula. Lugosi's performance was so popular that his"